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First time microplastics found in human blood

First time microplastics found in human blood
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The use of plastic materials in daily life has gradually found scientists in the Netherlands for the first time small plastic particles (microplastic). After the examination of blood samples from 22 donor healthy, the result of the subjects were microplastic particles in the blood of 17. The study proved that microplastic particles can act in the body.

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[[T]]In half of the samples assigned, pet plastic was detected in the blood of those participating in the study. It was determined that one of the plastic particles contains polystyrene, which is used as food packaging. In one of the three types of blood samples, the plastic substance used in the packaging of the product is encountered in one of the four parts of plastic bags. Prof. Vrije University Home. Dick Vethaak we swallow all the microplastics and nanoplastics that we are exposed when we receive "Nefes. In fact, there are so many plastics, it can even enter our bloodstream" reviews. [
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They can move on the body
As a result of research, microplastic particles can act in the body and settle on organs. While results are alarming, they work on questions that need to be answered. While the effects of the placenta in the blood are examined in the body, these particles are examined and cleaned in the kidney or gallbladder.

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